short-lived fame, how much more ought we be determined to gain the eternal, imperishable crown? 2. Discipline (v. 25). In the ancient games, victory depended on the athlete’s rigorous training. Every runner entered strict training under the watchful eye of an official. Marathon runners were known to work out for years—lifting weights, running laps, regulating sleep, restricting their diet. Self-control means we must exercise mastery over our lives, foregoing some pleasures, pursuing other disciplines,